Facts About Osmium and Praseodymium
Interesting Facts
- Osmium metal does not oxidize in air unless it is heated.
- But if it heated den it forms Osmium Tetroxide, which is highly toxic.
- Praseodymium metal is synthetically produced metal.
- Praseodymium is used as possible fuel for radioactive generators.
Sources
Found As a By-product, Found in Minerals, Mining
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Who Discovered
Smithson Tennant
Not Available
Discovery
In 1803
In 1885
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available